Israeli hostages families oppose Gaza City occupation

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu had earlier said he wanted to take over all of the Gaza Strip but the approved plan focuses specifically on Gaza City, the largest city in the enclave. The UN has previously warned that Israel expanding military operations risks "catastrophic consequences" for Palestinian civilians and Israeli hostages.

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(Photo: Demonstrators and relatives of hostages kidnapped demand the immediate release of the hostages and the end of the war; Credit: Reuters)